Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 24, 2024
Abstract
Paclitaxel
(PTX)
is
a
first‐line
chemotherapeutic
drug
for
non‐small
cell
lung
cancer
(NSCLC)
but
it
can
induce
indoleamine
2,3‐dioxygenase
(IDO)
activation,
which
severely
lowers
down
its
immuno‐chemotherapeutic
effect.
To
address
this
issue,
smart
peptide
hydrogelator
Nap–Phe–Phe–Phe–Lys–Ser–Thr–Gly–Gly–Lys–Ala–Pro–Arg–OH
(
Nap‐T
),
co‐assembles
with
PTX
and
an
IDO
inhibitor
GDC0919
to
form
hydrogel
GP@Gel
Nap‐T,
rationally
designed.
Upon
specific
phosphorylation
by
pyruvate
kinase
M2
(PKM2),
overexpressed
biomarker
of
NSCLC,
gradually
converted
Nap–Phe–Phe–Phe–Lys–Ser–Thr(H
2
PO
3
)–Gly–Gly–Lys–Ala–Pro–Arg–OH
Nap‐Tp
leading
dehydrogelation
sustained
release
within
NSCLC
tissues.
The
released
exerts
chemotherapy
on
cells
as
well
immunogenic
death
induction,
while
promotes
the
effect
through
inhibition.
We
find
that
enhances
infiltration
tumor‐infiltrating
immune
reduces
number
immunosuppressive
in
either
tumor
tissues
or
tumor‐draining
lymph
nodes,
thus
enhancing
immuno‐chemotherapy
toward
NSCLC.
With
PKM2‐responsive
strategy,
platform
might
be
applied
treatment
clinic
near
future.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Nov. 20, 2023
Abstract
Deregulated
inflammations
induced
by
various
factors
are
one
of
the
most
common
diseases
in
people's
daily
life,
while
severe
inflammation
can
even
lead
to
death.
Thus,
efficient
treatment
has
always
been
hot
topic
research
medicine.
In
past
decades,
as
a
potential
biomaterial,
stimuli‐responsive
hydrogels
have
focus
attention
for
due
their
excellent
biocompatibility
and
design
flexibility.
Recently,
thanks
rapid
development
nanotechnology
material
science,
more
efforts
made
develop
safer,
personal
effective
therapy
some
frequent
but
tough
such
sepsis,
rheumatoid
arthritis,
osteoarthritis,
periodontitis,
ulcerative
colitis.
Herein,
from
recent
studies
articles,
conventional
emerging
delivery
anti‐inflammatory
drugs
summarized.
And
prospects
clinical
translation
future
also
discussed
further
detail.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(21)
Published: Jan. 4, 2024
Abstract
Hydrogels
are
made
tough
to
resist
crack
propagation.
However,
for
seamless
integration
into
devices
and
machines,
it
necessitates
robustness
against
cyclic
loads.
Central
this
objective
is
enhancing
fatigue
resistance,
an
indispensable
attribute
facilitating
the
optimal
performance
of
hydrogels
within
a
multitude
biological
contexts,
spanning
various
plant
animal
tissues,
as
well
diverse
biomedical
engineering
areas.
In
review,
recent
research
concerning
behavior
hydrogels,
presenting
comprehensive
consolidation
inherent
mechanisms
that
underpin
strategies
aimed
at
fortifying
summarized.
A
critical
facet
in
architectural
blueprint
fatigue‐resistant
emphasized,
involving
imposition
spatial
constraints
upon
main
chains
tips,
thereby
effectuating
protracted
delay
their
fracture
initiation
during
prolonged
loading.
The
multiscale
encompassing
networks,
interactions,
media,
structures
stands
pivotal
factor
design
hydrogels.
It
hoped
review
will
considerably
propel
pragmatic
deployment
across
array
applications,
thus
catalyzing
advancements
multiple
fields.
Supramolecular Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3, P. 100064 - 100064
Published: Jan. 18, 2024
Bacterial
infections
arising
from
antibiotic-resistant
strains
represent
a
formidable
global
health
threat.
In
the
realm
of
antibacterial
therapies,
supramolecular
hydrogels
stand
out
with
unique
advantages
owing
to
their
adaptable
and
flexible
non-covalent
interactions
diverse
biomolecules.
Their
ability
encapsulate
variety
biologically
active
agents
through
co-assembly
further
amplifies
efficacy,
endowing
these
hybrid
spectrum
functionalities
within
unified
system.
Various
encompass
self-healing,
injectability,
tissue
adhesion,
facile
drug
loading,
controlled
release
mechanisms,
biocompatibility,
properties,
antioxidative
attributes.
This
review
article
delves
into
two
categories
hydrogels:
i)
those
intrinsic
attributes
ii)
co-assembled
formed
integration
an
assortment
agents,
including
various
nanomaterials,
antibiotics,
compounds
derived
natural
sources,
polymers.
The
anticipated
role
hydrogels,
coupled
contemporary
medical
technologies
devices,
is
paramount
in
development
highly
effective
secure
platforms
for
therapy.
Furthermore,
addresses
current
challenges
while
elucidating
prospective
future
advancements
this
field.
ChemBioChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(8)
Published: Feb. 23, 2024
Self-assembled
hydrogels,
fabricated
through
diverse
non-covalent
interactions,
have
been
extensively
studied
in
regenerative
medicines.
Inspired
from
bioactive
functional
motifs
of
ECM
protein,
short
peptide
sequences
shown
remarkable
abilities
to
replicate
the
intrinsic
features
natural
extracellular
milieu.
In
this
direction,
we
two
hydrophobic
derived
laminin
protein
i.
e.,
IKVAV
and
YIGSR.
Based
on
substantial
hydrophobicity
these
peptides,
selected
a
co-solvent
approach
as
suitable
gelation
technique
that
included
different
concentrations
DMSO
an
organic
phase
along
with
aqueous
solution
containing
0.1
%
TFA.
These
laminin-based
peptides
limited
solubility
physiological
environment
showed
significantly
enhanced
higher
content
water.
The
resulted
extensive
intermolecular
interactions
led
formation
hydrogels
higher-order
entangled
network
improved
mechanical
properties.
Interestingly,
by
simply
modulating
content,
highly
tunable
gels
were
accessed
same
gelator
domain
displayed
differential
physicochemical
Further,
cellular
studies
substantiated
potential
laminin-derived
enhancing
cell-matrix
thereby
reinforcing
their
applications
tissue
engineering.
Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(16), P. 2213 - 2236
Published: June 30, 2024
Hydrogels
are
unique
polymer
materials
that
possess
hydrophilic
chains,
allowing
them
to
effectively
retain
a
considerable
amount
of
water
within
their
interstitial
structures.
The
first
hydrogel,
developed
in
1955
by
Professor
Lim
and
Wichterle
from
Prague,
was
specifically
designed
for
manufacturing
contact
lenses.
Hydrogel
has
the
ability
absorb
significant
without
dissolving.
These
gels
consist
three-dimensional
(3D)
network
structure
composed
cross-linked
polymers.
can
undergo
changes
properties
or
behavior
response
different
stimuli.
There
two
main
problems
addressed
when
using
hydrogels:
Firstly,
it
is
imperative
conduct
more
vivo
research
how
they
behave
after
being
implanted
humans.
Secondly,
it's
crucial
create
new,
effective,
ecologically
responsible
ways
make
hydrogels.
have
emerged
as
unparalleled
vehicles
drug
delivery,
particularly
context
brain
spinal
cord
lesions,
heavy
metal
removal,
tissue
engineering,
biosensor,
regeneration,
cancer,
bioprinting,
soft
robots,
photonics,
perfumery
food
industry.
In
future,
will
be
profitable
focus
on
development
sophisticated
biopolymer-based
hydrogels,
combining
natural
polymers
with
elastin-cellulose
elastin-alginate
mixes.
Such
developments
would
very
helpful
regeneration.
RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(15), P. 11688 - 11729
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Cellulose-derived
hydrogels
have
emerged
as
game-changing
materials
in
biomedical
research,
offering
an
exceptional
combination
of
water
absorption
capacity,
mechanical
resilience,
and
innate
biocompatibility.
New Phytologist,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 20, 2025
Summary
Many
plant
species
have
evolved
surfaces
that
reduce
insect
attachment.
Among
such
plants
are
deceptive
trap
flowers
of
Ceropegia
.
Their
gliding
zones
consist
convex
epidermal
cells,
each
with
a
bristle‐like
central
protuberance
and
single
small
liquid
droplet
on
its
tip.
So
far,
the
molecular
physical
mechanisms
controlling
function
these
droplets
unknown.
We
analyzed
sandersonii
by
microscopic
approaches,
studied
how
they
behave
when
getting
in
contact
feet
fly
pollinators,
their
chemical
composition.
The
contaminate
feet,
which
solidify.
As
main
component,
negatively
charged
polysaccharide
containing
β1,3‐galactan
backbone
Rha‐α1,4‐GlcA‐β1,6‐[Araf‐α1,3‐]Gal‐β1,6
side
chains
or
truncated
versions
it
was
identified.
structure
represents
rudimentary
version
an
arabinogalactan,
is
supported
binding
to
β‐
d
‐glucosyl
Yariv
reagent.
Candidates
arabinogalactan
proteins
were
identified
might
be
connected.
high
amount
GlcA
helps
explain
unusual
characteristics
droplets,
like
viscoelasticity
hygroscopy.
add
new
arabinogalactans
discuss
why
polymer
well
suited
for
catching
temporarily
trapping
pollinators.